JANEE MORRIS

3353 Fort Independence Street, Apt. 8V

Bronx, NY 10463
(917) 459-3896
jmd55270@westpost.net

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE
Diligent, engaging, and efficient career professional with 4+ years of accomplis
hments in Apparel Management, Buying, Consulting, and Product Development. Progr
essive experience as a Sales Associate, Fashion Assistant, Fashion Editor, and S
enior Sales Associate. Keen fashion sense and avid reader of industry news and p
ublications to stay abreast of latest styles and trends. Superb written and verb
al communication skills with conversational Spanish ability. Additional keys to
success include:
* Proven leader, trainer, and motivator of organized, diligent teams that produc
e results.
* Keen business and administrative skills to perform all facets of financials, a
ccounting, recordkeeping, and management reporting.
* Well-versed in product development, buying, merchandising, and inventory manag
ement.
* Driven multi-tasker dedicated to achieving desired business and sales outcomes
.
* Creative and analytical with exceptional written and verbal communication skil
ls.
* Computer proficiency in Windows XP, Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel,
Access, and Outlook. Expertise in POS Systems. Avid Internet research with a kee
n analytical, statistical, and mathematical acumen.
* Established reputation, for quality, satisfaction, and results.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Business Administration, Howard University, Washington, DC, 2009
Overall GPA: 3.03/4.0; Dean's List (2005-2006)
Coursework: Business Orientation, Management Information Systems, Management & O
rganizational Behavior, Quantitative Business Analysis, Product & Operations Man
agement, HR Management, Labor Management Relations, Entrepreneurship, Applied Ca
lculus, Statistics, Principles of Marketing, Managerial Economics, Decision Maki
ng, Management of Small Business, & Business Policy
Clubs/Activities:
Historian, Society for Advancement of Management (2008-2009); Compiled Chronolog
ical Record of Events through Photographic Documentation, Acting as Authority on
Organizational History
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
JONES APPAREL GROUP, New York City, NY (2/2010 - 7/2010)
Senior Sales Associate/Key Holder
Performed all facets of retail management to include sales and merchandising, in
ventory management, cash management, and store appearance and safety standards.
Opened and closed store daily, delegated assignments to other sales associates,
accounted for daily sales receipts, and processed bank deposits. Trained and mot
ivated staff in all sales technicians and customer service/client relations func
tions.
* Worked as a team to meet or exceed defined sales quotas.
* Led by example and promoted an upbeat, enthusiastic environment that resulted
in a large volume of repeat and referral business.
BOYS AND CLOTHES MAGAZINE, Brooklyn, NY (6/2009 - 10/2009)
Assistant Fashion Editor (9/2009 - 10/2009)
Acquired intense knowledge and understanding of fashion concepts and provided cr
eative input on current trends and design wear to editorial staff. Contributed t
o fashion writing, photography, editing, and production of publication features.
* Rapidly promoted from Fashion Assistant to Assistant Fashion Editor based upon
exemplary job performance and ability to quickly learn and master complex conce
pts.
Fashion Assistant (6/2009 - 9/2009)
Provided assistance and support to entire editorial team to meet desired publica
tion outcomes and time sensitive deadlines. Planned, coordinated, and facilitate
d photo shoots before, during, and after completion. Conducted research on tren
ds and concept development. Managed incoming and outgoing flow of all merchandis
e.
* Honed in on ways to promote and advance publication that resulted in increased
readership.
* Worked as a team to meet demanding publication objectives and timelines.
URBAN OUTFITTERS, Washington, DC (10/2007 - 4/2009)
Sales Associate
Greeted customers, provided individualized attention and service, made fashion r
ecommendations, and closed sales. Arranged merchandise displays and provided inf
ormation on variety of fashion designs. Applied all corporate policies and proce
dures for optimum sales, client relations, and store appearance standards.
* Trained and mentored sales associates and worked as a team to meet or exceed d
efined quotas.
* Supported processing of new shipments and worked closely with team on product
receipt, inventory management, and stocking.
JP MORGAN CHASE, New York City, NY (6/2006 - 9/2006)
Customer Service Intern
Assisted branch management in customer call receipt, referrals to appropriate st
aff, and general information. Responded to visitors on banking products and serv
ices. Processed and maintained confidential records/files, and correspondence.
* Displayed a deep and rich knowledge of all banking products, services, and pro
grams (including ATM's and online banking) and contributed to sustained business
growth and development.
VOLUNTEER WORK & AFFILIATIONS
* Volunteer, New York Cares, 2009-Present.
* Historian, Society for Advancement of Management, Howard University, 2008-2009
.
* Member, University Fashion Council, 2008-2009.
* Member, Black Retail Action Group, 2007-2009.